My brother in law

A/N: Thank you very much for reviewing my story!

Sorry that part 2 was underlined by mistake. I fixed it as soon as I figured out.

This is a Cole/Piper story, so Cole isn't going back to Phoebe, but I'll try not making Phoebe so "bitchy" this time.

Part 3

"You knew it?" she presumed.

"Always."

Piper turned pale. "Damn it, Cole! Why didn't you tell me?"

"Shhh…" he put the index finger on his lips "I didn't want you to get stressed or have an abortion."

She slapped him, feeling the whole world collapse under her feet. After that sinful night, Piper had made peace with Leo. A month later, she'd got pregnant. Leo had jumped up in joy, he'd put her hands on his chest, taking a vow to devote his life to her, their child, and their family. He had broken off with Phoebe. And yes, Leo was a dedicated husband and father. Piper was assured she had all happiness in her hand.

"You've ruined my family." she cried.

"It'd had problems before you came to me." Cole said "Now is time for us to start off."

"There's no us." She denied angrily "I'm married to Leo. I won't let anything get in our way."

"You can't hide the truth forever. Our daughter is shimmering around. She'll conjure an energy ball some day."

"I'll bind her powers." Piper stated.

"How long? It's not good, Piper!" Cole protested "Melinda will need her powers if demons are showing up endlessly in her life."

"Maybe not too long. But by now." She said thoughtfully "Until I can find a way to let Leo know without endangering our marriage. Maybe when we really have a child."

Cole touched her shoulder, turning her to look at him "Why? It isn't what you're dreaming of. You know what you want, Piper!"

She kept her look lingering on him adoringly. Although they lived under the same roof, and saw each other everyday, they didn't often look straight to each other's eyes. Her expression softened, she undid his hand on her shoulder, not forgetting to give it a gentle squeeze before letting it go.

"I can't betray Leo. He has gone against The Elders, and broken the rules many times for me. He deserves a family." Piper said softly "Had you left Phoebe last year, I wouldn't have said anything. But you see she's trying her best to make up for her mistake. She loves you, Cole! Don't break her heart."

"I'm still here just because of you, and Melinda." He whispered.

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"What are you doing, honey?" Leo walked to his wife in the kitchen.

"Baking the cake." Piper answered.

"Oh, it isn't going to be done soon. Why don't you watch some tv with me and Cole?" He got a chip on the table "Cole says your favorite show is on."

"No, my cake would be burnt." She refused.

"Ok, I'll stay with you." Leo sat down.

Piper returned to her baking, there's nothing left to do, but waiting. She turned to her husband again, who was trying the dishes she had prepared for dinner.

"Uh, they seem a little different." he commented.

"Get out, Leo! Don't bother me while I'm cooking." Piper scolded.

"I'm sorry!" he grinned, walking out.

Piper heard him say something to Cole, they exchanged a few words before going on watching the show. She sighed, it's hard to stay alone with both of them. Piper felt guilty to her husband. She shouldn't have done such a thing when she'd always wanted to save their marriage. It's worse that she had committed adultery, then given birth to the result of her unfaithful night. Leo was going as a happy married man, he would never be ready to receive the bare truth.

And her brother-in-law, damn him! When he looked at her, it seemed she was the whole world in his eyes. How did he dare have this feeling for her? His charm was something Leo never had. Since he'd appeared in their lives, he had made her adore his strong love to her sister. Even though Leo was her soulmate, Piper had to admit Cole was a great lover. So great that he's the father of her daughter now!

Piper heard some giggles in the living room, she walked out, her sisters finally came home.

Phoebe swooped down next to Cole, he moved a little giving her more space.

"Hey, baby!" she put a quick kiss on his lips, then getting back to her shopping bags.

"Is there anything left at the mall?" Leo asked jokingly.

"Oh yes, of course!" Phoebe frowned.

"Actually I just bought a dress." Paige said "The rest are Phoebe's. But nothing for herself, all for Cole."

Piper sat down near her husband, glancing secretly at Cole. She caught his loving look towards her, one of his arms was resting on the arm of the couch, the other one was laying on his thigh. His wife's concern didn't seem to touch him a bit.

"What's wrong with it?" Phoebe challenged.

"Nothing." Paige chuckled "She's even prepared his birthday gift. It's a…"

"Shut up!" Phoebe curved her lips "Otherwise I'll kill you."

Piper found uncomfortable for some reason, she changed the topic.

"Anybody can help me close the club tonight?"

"Sorry, honey! I can't." Leo put his arm on the back of the couch behind her "But I'm free tomorrow, if you still need me."

"Uh, I have to talk to Will about my column tonight." Phoebe refused.

"William? Again?" Paige asked, thinking of the Bay Mirror's assistant editor "Is he purposely making things difficult to you? I think your column's very good."

"You're inquisitive." Phoebe winked "Okay, he's just parted from his girlfriend. He needs my help to regain his balance."

"Really? Then pass him to me!" Paige suggested "I'll do it better than you. This man's cute!"

"Thank you, missy! You're not his type." Phoebe snapped "He doesn't need the woman who's only interested in his appearance."

"So Paige, will you help me?" Piper asked.

"Sorry! I can't stay to the close hour. My goal is I've married on my niece's first birthday." Paige said "Too tired of being the fifth wheel."

They heard the baby's whimper on the monitor. Piper was about to go upstairs to check her, when Melinda suddenly shimmered in her arms. Everyone dropped their mouths.

"Cole!" Piper screamed.

"Sorry! Didn't mean to make you stunned!" Cole fabricated "Just want to help you bring her here quicker."

"Gosh! I jumped out of my skin." Phoebe sighed in relief.

Cole smiled, he was very happy seeing his daughter shimmer in the first time.

"She needs a change." Piper walked out hastily, hiding her red face.

It's lucky that the family believed Cole's explanation. However, luck wouldn't smile with her everytime, she had to bind Melinda's powers as soon as possible.

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Phoebe stepped out of the bathroom, wearing only a towel on her body. She walked to William, who was sitting on the bed. He held out a diamond ring in a small box.

"Is it beautiful?"

"What does it mean?" Phoebe knitted her brows "I'm married, Will!"

"I know. I just want you to look at it." He said.

"Will!" she cupped her hand on his cheek.

"I bought it last year, and kept it in my drawer all the time." William murmured "Tell me how long it'll have to wait until you accept my proposal?"

"We've talked about it many times." Phoebe sighed.

"I've never said I agree with you." William shouted, he walked to the window, looking out, clenching the jewel box.

"I love you, baby! You know that." Phoebe came to hold him from behind.

"Then I can't understand why you keep going as Mrs. Turner. Is it because he makes good money with his law degree?"

"I never let money intervene in love." She released her embrace.

"I'm sorry." William turned around "I love you, Phoebe! And you love me. We deserve more than a liaison."

"I'm the one to say sorry." She touched his lips by her gentle fingers "My heart's always with you. But I can't divorce Cole. I owe him that."

"You owe him what?" William got mad "Sometimes you're quite enigmatic. Do you think he loves you, but don't realize our affair?"

"Because he trusts me." Phoebe explained "You can leave me, Will. I'll accept it, even though my heart'll be crushed. But I will never divorce Cole in this life."

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Piper gathered all the garbage into a bag, then brought it to the trash can behind the club. There's a lot of things to do tonight. She didn't know when she would come home considering she's cleaning up alone here.

Nonetheless, everything had magically been done when she went back to continue her work. All she had to do was shut the door down before going home. It's Cole, Piper knew for sure. She looked around, but he was nowhere. She walked to the office to get her purse.

Piper almost jumped, seeing him waiting for her there.

"Count me on whenever you need help." He smiled.

Her purse was on the table behind Cole, but she didn't want to get close to him.

"I can handle on my own." Piper said stubbornly.

"Melinda has unlimited powers from me, besides the ones she inherits from your side. If you want to bind them, you'll need me."

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